Category: Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases

Common Respiratory Viruses May Accelerate ALS Progression

Study shows immune responses to flu and COVID-19 trigger lasting inflammation in the spine, hastening onset/progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Infectious Diseases

CDC Merges Influenza, Coronavirus Divisions Into Unified Respiratory Unit

The federal agency restructured its flu and COVID-19 units into a unified Influenza and Respiratory Viruses Division (IRVD).

Coronavirus

AAP Updates RSV, COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations

AAP recommendations expand second-season RSV protection criteria for children ages 8 to 19 months, alongside updated infant COVID-19 vaccination recommendations.

Influenza

CVS, Walgreens Now Offering Seasonal Flu Vaccines

CVS and Walgreens are expanding walk-in access, multi-vaccine scheduling, and respiratory illness testing ahead of peak viral activity.

RSV

Merck Wants to Extend RSV Vaccine to Second Season

FDA will review Enflonsia's ability to protect high-risk children under 2 years of age during their second RSV season.

Other Infections

Protein Linked to TB Immune Response, Lung Inflammation

The discovery of sorting nexin 5 provides insight into how the body signals infection and manages tissue damage.